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Dirt Tracks & Rib Racks

Where we talk about dirt racing, cooking, and tailgating. While drinking beer and throwing in some stories as well! Covering mainly Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, IN. And other Indiana/Midwest dirt racing. We also have interviews from drivers & people involved in the racing community. Three segments: Stoking the Fire, Feature Finish, The Smoke. Hosts: Blake Bunner Charlie Tyree Like and follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dirttracksandribracks Instagram: @dirt_tracks_n_rib_racks twitter: @DT_RRracin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFuoxaOLynGyqVsX1fKYi-Q/about
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Episodes

Episode 40 - T-Mez

The drivers seat segment: For this episode we have Thomas Meseraull aka: T-Mez join us! We chatted about what has been going on the past couple weeks with him! Feature finish segment So much rain! WoO Late models in Wisconsin The smoke segment Surf & turf tacos, Cinco de Mayo on Thursday @ Rounders, got the big fryer going! *note: we did goof on the intro and said it was episode 39! Our mistake!...

May 09, 20221 hr 4 minSeason 2Ep. 18

Episode 39 - Bristol Bash

*Stoking the fire segment - Jason Sides moving on from the drivers seat in WoO - Kody Swanson's new # in the Silver Crown series - Terre Haute improvements - WoO car counts at Bristol? - late model news - Rainouts * Feature finish segment - Results from: Bristol Bash, All-Stars, USAC/CRA, NARC, Flo Racing night in America (2), STSS, Pennsylvania weekly shows, Knoxville finally gets a whole show in!, Bridgeport *The smoke segment - pork steaks, tacos, smoked German bologna, Eldora week cooking pl...

May 02, 20221 hr 33 minSeason 2Ep. 17

Episode 38 - Season opener at Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt

We are back in studio this week to talk about the season opener at Tri-State Speedway featuring the World of Outlaw sprint cars! Stoking the fire segment: - Volunteer speedway news - XR schedule update - Upcoming races and our schedule *(Ends at 20:00 mark) Feature finish segment: results from - USAC National sprints and midgets - USAC/CRA - SCCT 360 winged sprints at Merced - ASCoC in PA this week - BOSS sprints - WoO Sprints *(ends at the 42:00 mark) The smoke segment - Various cooks for the w...

Apr 25, 202258 minSeason 2Ep. 17

Episode 37 - The Midwest swing is shaping up!

*Stoking the Fire Segment* - Two added MSCS (Midwest Sprint Car Series) races to the 2022 schedule. - We are now on Twitter! Get on and tweet us! @DT_RRracin *Feature Finish Segment* (starts at the 13:00 mark) - Results from Kings of Thunder 360 sprints at Tulare Thunderbowl, Taco Bravo sprints @ Ocean, Pennsylvania, World of Outlaws sprints & Xtreme Outlaw series @ Lake Ozarks. *The Smoke segment* (Starts at 29:00 mark) - Chicken tacos, steaks, Charlie broke in his Weber! Fired up the BBC (...

Apr 13, 202256 minSeason 2Ep. 16

Episode 36 - Todd Hobson

For this episode we are joined by Australian sprint car driver, Todd Hobson! He is finishing up his racing season in Australia and will be coming to Indiana this summer to drive the Tyler Sturgeon Racing #77 non-winged sprint car. It was great having him join the show, we discussed the following: - Recap of his weekend racing - What it's like racing in Australia - What he's looking forward to during his trip this summer in Indiana. Food and racing - Differences in food and racing between Austral...

Apr 11, 20221 hr 9 minSeason 2Ep. 16

Episode 35 - Aric Gentry

For episode 35 we are joined by Aric Gentry. He is a resident of Robards, Kentucky and a MSCS sprint car regular. Discussions include: "The drivers seat segment" - The history of the Gentry family and how long they have been racing sprint cars. - His favorite track. It may surprise you! - Biggest career win and the story leading up to that night. - Recap of his 2021 season and what he's looking forward to during the 2022 season. - Touch on some hot topics in USAC right now. - Home cookin' in Ken...

Apr 06, 20221 hr 52 minSeason 2Ep. 15

Episode 34 - Ricky Lewis

For this episode we have Ricky Lewis join us! He is a non-winged sprint car driver racing out of Oxnard, California. Discussions include: - Getting his first USAC win with the West Coast 360 series at Bakersfield. - Go over some more of his racing so far this year in California. - When he's heading back to the Midwest and what he's doing the rest of the year there. - Hit on some popular USAC topics at the moment. - How he got into racing and his favorite racing memory. - His favorite tracks to r...

Apr 04, 202259 minSeason 2Ep. 14

Episode 33.5 - Loaded race results from 2 weeks

We had to do a half episode because there was so much to talk about! There is 2 weeks of results to go over, so crack some beers and listen in! "Stoking the Fire segment" - Red Hill, Montpelier are back! Terre Haute updates. - Summit Racing modified series scraps their whole 19 race schedule for 2022. - USAC tire updates from Ocala. (*ends at the 20 minute mark*) "Feature Finish segment" - WoO sprints California swing results - Paragon No Way Out 40 results/chat. - Results from: STSS, Lucas Oil ...

Mar 29, 20221 hr 25 minSeason 2Ep. 13

Episode 33 - Brandon Mattox

On this episode we have Brandon Mattox join us!! He is out of Terre Haute, Indiana and drives the #28 non-winged sprint car! Discussions include: "The Drivers Seat Segment" - Growing up in Terre Haute and going to the Action Track. Where it all started for him. - Putting the 2021 season behind him and looking forward to the 2022 season. Is there a cat out of the bag? - Florida speed weeks and Paragon No Way Out 40 reviews. - Some pretty awesome stories from years past!! - Terre Haute food scene ...

Mar 28, 20221 hr 24 minSeason 2Ep. 12

Episode 32 - Jake Swanson

For this episode we have, Jake Swanson, driver of the Team Arizona Racing #21AZ and the Daming Excavating 5T sprint car join the show! He also runs a USAC midget on occasion and runs the USAC Silver Crown series on dirt. Segments: "The Drivers Seat" - Featuring Jake Swanson. We discuss Chili Bowl 2022, his trip to Florida for speed weeks, what he has going on in 2022, his favorite tracks, differences between California and Indiana and if he's glad he made the move. "Feature Finish" - The 6th ann...

Mar 14, 20221 hr 8 minSeason 2Ep. 11

Episode 31 - Scotty Thiel

In this episode we have Wisconsin winged sprint car driver, Scotty Thiel join us! *Feature Finish* segment - World of Outlaws Sprint cars Texas Two Step at Cotton Bowl Speedway, Silver Cup at Silver Dollar Speedway, ASCS Elite Non-wing sprints, Late Model results from down south, PA weekly results. (35:00 minute mark) *The Smoke* segment - Recap from our weekly cooks, Fat Tuesday! (ends @ 57:00 minute mark) *The drivers seat* segment - Scotty Thiel. We chat about his 2021 season and his plans fo...

Mar 07, 20221 hr 30 minSeason 2Ep. 10

Episode 30 - "The Throttle" Shane Cottle

For this episode we have Shane Cottle join us! He is a veteran of the USAC Sprints, midget, and Silver Crown series. We talk about his history of racing, recap his Florida speed weeks, and his 2022 plans. This is our first episode featuring our new segment called "The drivers seat." These segments will feature a driver with questions and what it's like from their perspective in the racing world. "The drivers seat" segment (00:00 mark) - Shane Cottle "Stoking the fire" segment (time- 30:00 mark) ...

Feb 28, 20221 hr 4 minSeason 2Ep. 9

Episode 29 - USAC, Outlaws recaps

Bunner and Kyle are in studio to go over the busy week in Florida. USAC Midgets, Sprints, WoO Sprints & Late Models, Xtreme Outlaw series debut, Lucas Oil Late models. Charlie is out this week but we had Geoff Bushby sitting in with us!

Feb 21, 202242 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Episode 28 - The season begins! #FLinFebruary

It's Florida Speedweeks time! The season kicks off this week! Segments: Stoking the fire - New paint and sponsorship news, USAC midget practice. Feature finish - Short Track Super Series (STSS), WoO Sprints night one at Volusia, USAC midgets at Ocala, Lucas Oil Late Models at East Bay. Results from each of those nights. (minute mark 17:56) The Smoke - weekly cook reviews, chicken pot pies, Super Bowl cooking plans (minute mark 46:00)

Feb 12, 20221 hr 8 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Episode 27 - New studio chat!

I know we said we'd be off this week but we just couldn't wait to try out our new studio! Check our Facebook page for a live video of this episode! Segments: Stoking the fire - new studio, new paint scheme talk, rainouts, new promotors at the Terre Haute Action Track The smoke - our Friday night cook, snow day cooks Feature finish - Lucas Oil Late Models @ Bubba Raceway, and All-Tech Raceway results.

Feb 06, 202251 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Episode 26 - The Pregame

We are pregaming for the kickoff of the dirt track season! This is the week it gets started! Starting with this episode we are doing a little different format! We will be doing segments. Segment 1 with racing news/talk - Stoking the fire. Segment 2 with race results/news - Victory Lane. And Segment 3 featuring our food talk - The Smoke. Stoking the fire - Xtreme Outlaw non-wing driver additions, new WoO safety additions, MSCS news. Victory Lane - USAC/CRA results from Cocopah, Lucas Oil Late Mod...

Jan 31, 20221 hr 7 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Episode 25 - Carson Garrett and Doug Dougherty

In this episode we chat with Carson Garrett, driver of the BGE-Dougherty Motorsports #15 sprint car and his Crew Chief Doug Dougherty! Discussions include: - 2021 recap - 2022 plans - Some of Carson and Doug's backgrounds and how they started - Xtreme Outlaw Series Non-wing sprint interest??

Jan 24, 202251 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Episode 24 - Chili Bowl Night 6 chat!

We are live in Tulsa for the 36th Annual Chili Bowl! Charlie and Bunner are here with Chase and Aaron as well. Discussions: - Our trip to Tulsa - Food chat (of course) - Results from the week - What we think about the town and track

Jan 15, 20221 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Episode 23 - Jamie Ball

An interview with Knoxville native Jamie Ball of the 360 series. - his season - goals for the upcoming season - food goals for Knoxville - wild west shootout - what we had to eat tonight

Jan 10, 20221 hr 12 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Episode 22 - Tulsa Shootout recap

The guys are back to talk about Driller Season! Discussions include: - Tulsa Shootout results - Xtreme Outlaw Sprints and Midget schedule release - Haubstadt schedule release - Cooking talk!

Jan 03, 202236 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Episode 21 - Kevin Thomas Jr.

Joining us for this episode we have Kevin Thomas Jr. Driver of the KT Motorsports 9K Dr. Pepper/Ronald McDonald House sprint car! With 9 wins this season in the USAC National sprint car series he also picked up a Indiana Sprint Week title (his 2nd), and another Budweiser Oval Nationals title (his 3rd.) Sitting at 36 career USAC Sprint wins puts him at 11th on the all time list! Discussions include: - His move to the Floracing All-Star Circuit of Champions series and what he is looking forward to...

Dec 22, 20211 hr 31 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Episode 20 - Bryce Norris

On this episode we have Bryce Norris of Terre Haute, IN join us. He made the transition from quarter midgets at the Terre Haute Quarter Midget Association (THQMA) to the Indiana Racesaver 305 sprint series. Also dipping into the Ohio Racesaver series. Rookie of the Year and Hard Charger of the year in the Indiana Racesaver series! Discussions include: - Stats and recap from 2021 - Plans for 2022 and beyond - Favorite track and driver - Some info on the 305 series and what it's like...

Dec 20, 202119 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Episode 19 - USAC schedule releases, PRI news, and a special guest!

We are back after a 2 week break. There is a lot of cooking discussions and shenanigans. The USAC schedules for all 3 divisions came out so we talk about that a little bit. Also discussed is the new Xtreme Outlaws Series breaking news that came out on Saturday at PRI. Some drivers moving to different series as well. Special guest: Bunner's old neighbor and friend, Shon Nelson! You won't want to miss this one!

Dec 13, 20211 hr 33 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Episode 18 - Hangtown 100

Charlie and Bunner are back for a Thanksgiving edition episode! We discuss our first annual DTRR Thanksgiving meal, USAC midget recaps from the week, notably Bakersfield and the Hangtown 100 @ Placerville. And we toss in a few more tidbits in the racing world.

Nov 22, 202131 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Episode 17 - USAC Western World review and Satellite Bob is back!

Bunner, Charlie, and Satellite Bob are back in the studio to discuss this week of racing! USAC Western World Sprints & Midgets, Duel in the Desert @ Las Vegas, and the Peach State Classic Late Model events. Also some chatting about next weeks episode and our Thanksgiving meal!

Nov 14, 202150 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Episode 16 - Chet "The Jet" Williams

Bunner and Charlie are back and we have a guest for this episode! Chet Williams of Newburgh, Indiana. Driver of the #38 Turbines Inc. MSCS sprint car! We talk to him about his history of racing and where it all started. Included are a few stories and discussion of his favorite and least favorite tracks. Bunner and Charlie review the busy weekend at Charlotte for the WoO World Finals, USAC Oval Nationals, and Stockton Dirt Track.

Nov 08, 20211 hr 57 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Episode 15 - WoO World Finals, USAC Oval Nationals previews

Charlie and Bunner are in studio to recap the Outlaws weekend at Lawton, Devils Bowl, also a King of the West NARC recap. And we touch on the upcoming World of Outlaws World Finals and USAC Budweiser Oval Nationals. November 1st was like Christmas morning! The World of Outlaws released their 2022 schedule! We hit some highlights on that and discuss races we may be in attendance for in 2022!

Nov 02, 202146 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Episode 13 - Tri-State Speedway finale, the Harvest Cup

Charlie, Bunner, and Hunter review the USAC Midget, MSCS, MMSA Harvest Cup race at Tri-State Speedway. Charlie and Bunner recap their Terre Haute trip in early October for the USAC race. National Open, Port Royal recaps for World of Outlaws Sprints, and we also touch on some late models and the ASCoC finale at Fremont Speedway. Smoked cream cheese and smoked Spam...say what?!?!

Oct 11, 20211 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Episode 12 - 4 Crown Nationals review

Three of us are back in the studio to review our 4 Crown Nationals trip/results. Also some Twin Peaks scenic view chatter, Ice Breaker & Jackson 100 at Brownstown results, PA results, Terre Haute preview for Charlie and Bunner's trip on Friday for USAC, and National Open preview at Williams Grove!

Oct 01, 20211 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 12
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